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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1961
Page
6
The Reflector credits this week’s issue to Doris Tillett Gene Sparks Jimmy Burchfield Rose Ann Bunch Bonnie Ely Laura Lewis Johnny Williams Leon Scott and Mike Booher.
Pilot Point Bearcats built an 8-0 lead with fumbles and a 50 yard drive capped by Jerry Jones. Taylor Whitley added two point afters and later runs of 60 and 66 yards. Whitewright fought back, scoring on James Sparks and Hammond conversions after picks, as the Tigers edged closer before Pilot Point finished with three late TDs. Honey Grove, Van Alstyne, and Celina results noted. Honey Grove defeated Whitesboro 16 13.
The write up praises Jerry, mentioning his family, FFA roles, two reserve grand champion steers, and school offices. It notes his aim to attend Texas A M as a civil engineer and lists favorites from colors to songs. The piece ends with well wishes from The Reflector Staff.
The Whitewright Tigerettes saluted all football players' dads Friday night with jersey-number signs on each father. They pinned Tiger pennants, served coffee at half-time, and performed a pre game show led by Amy Alexander.
Friday night at the Whitewright and Pilot Point game the Pep Squad honored football players' fathers. Present fathers received a Whitewright Tiger lapel pennant. seniors Ever ett Sparks Wilson Kaiser Royce Jones were recognized along with juniors Ross Booker Haskell Scott James Williams Everett Sparks Bill Holloway B. G. Burchfield S. T. Montgomery Jr. J. B. Warrington Jack Meador and sophomores W. J. Billner Lou Turner Gene Clark Virgil Burchfield and freshmen Bill Holloway Clint Hennig Lakey Edwards Bill White Clarence Tillett.
The first grade class of 1973 held a Halloween party in the cafeteria on Friday afternoon October 27. Room mothers Mrs. Skaggs Chism Cate and Harper Jr hosted with teacher Mrs. Elbert Bennett. Kids received hats noise makers masks candy and bubble gum. Thirty seven students attended as mothers served witches brew and cupcakes.
Tonight at 6 45 downtown a Tigers pep rally rallies support for the team as the final bid for a high district standing. L L and B E urge fans to attend and back the Tigers.
The Whitewright Chapter of Future Farmers stayed overnight at the FFA Area V camping site on Lake Texoma. Ten of fifty members joined the trip with seniors Jerry Jones Joe Kaiser Guy Ely and Mike Dixon among the participants and junior reps Gene Sparks Leon Scott.
The Whitewright Future Farmers of America will compete in the Area V leadership contests this year entering the Senior Chapter Conducting Contest. The team includes president Jackie Meador vice president Johnny Aldridge sentinel Jimmy Burchfield reporter James England treasurer Leon Scott and secretary Gene Shaw.
Grayson County Texas County Court At Law sets hearing at 10:00 AM on December 12 1961 to assess damages in City of Denison v Charlie Smith et al. for a sanitary sewer easement across Lots 12 17 9 10 11 Block 17 and 14 Washington Heights addition. Named defendants include Thomas Smith Edith Scott William Badgett Fairy Badgett James Smith B C Smith R B George Machine Company.
The WHS senior spotlight features Jerry Lynn Jones born January 24 1944 to Mr and Mrs Royce Jones. Locally known as Frogie he stands 5 11 and weighs a portion of his profile.
John Hale, Jim Billner, and L. S. recount a student group gathering with activities like fishing and horseshoes. A lone freshman joined, and all participants credit Mr. Barker for sponsor support, with everyone expressing gratitude for the enjoyable event.
A letter from R A B argues teens are misunderstood and deserve guidance not judgment. It urges adults in Whitewright to talk with youths, understand their views, and provide reassurance as they grow toward adulthood, stressing patience and support over accusations.
Dining schedule lists Monday items including frito pie tossed green salad rolls peach cobbler and milk. Tuesday offers baked ham candied sweet potatoes cabbage carrot and
Wednesday features meat loaf with blackeyed peas corn relish rolls butter apple sauce and milk. Thursday offers fried chicken creamed potatoes green beans tomato slice rolls butter and ice cream with milk. Friday serves hot dogs chili baked beans lettuce tomato salad chips and oatmeal cookies. Time for a touchdown all the way big team.
Mr and Mrs Joe M Crouch proudly announce the birth of their son David Malcolm Crouch born Saturday night at Wilson N Jones Hospital Sherman weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces The family notes the baby is healthy and expected to grow strong
Mrs. Alexander gathers the children to reveal the diary and letters that have puzzled them. The tense scene takes place in a strange house filled with unfamiliar furniture as the tale of the mystery unfolds.
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